How many records does the archive hold?

81,477 records about Christchurch, every one linked at the provider that keeps the original.

How far back does the archive reach?

1800, the oldest record on file.

Where do the records come from?

30 collections: council archives, Papers Past, DigitalNZ’s partners, cemetery registers, the heritage list itself. The shelf says what exists and where it lives.

Are these documents verified?

They are leads and citations, not evidence, a record says a document exists and where to read it. What a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it; those readings live on the place pages.

“"a"”, the shelf

Every record the archive holds about Christchurch, the oldest first. The originals live at the provider each row links to.

65,056 records matching 94 of these 100 with their text read Papers Past · Canterbury Stories · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Te Papa Collections Online · National Publicity Studios black and white file prints · TAPUHI · Canterbury Museum · Auckland Museum Collections · New Zealand Gazette · Digital Public Library of America · V.C. Browne & Son NZ Aerial Photograph Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Flickr · Hocken Digital Collections · Museums Victoria · Air Force Museum of New Zealand Photograph Collection · Wellington City Council Archives · The New Zealand Heritage List/Rārangi Kōrero · New Zealand Electronic Text Collection · Christchurch City Libraries Heritage Images Collection · Lincoln University Living Heritage: Tikaka Tuku Iho · Flickr · Radio New Zealand · Alexander Turnbull Library Flickr · Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki · Te Hikoi Museum · iNaturalist NZ — Mātaki Taiao · Manawatū Heritage · Canterbury Photography Museum · Akaroa Museum · Hawke's Bay Museum

the 1900s
11 May 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 11 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1903
Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
12 May 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 12 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1903
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 12 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 May 1903
MARRIAGES. (Star, 12 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1903
Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Witness, 13 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 13 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1903
THE WEEK'S MINING NEWS (Otago Witness, 13 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1903
THE LATE DEAN MAHONEY. (Nelson Evening Mail, 13 May 1903) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 May 1903
COMMERCIAL (Otago Witness, 13 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1903
Page 22 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 14 May 1903) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1903
GREATER CHRISTGHURCH (West Coast Times, 14 May 1903) West Coast Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
14 May 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 14 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1903
Christchurch Tramways: (Colonist, 15 May 1903) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
15 May 1903
DAILY NOTES. (Star, 15 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1903
CRICKET. (Auckland Star, 16 May 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 16 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 16 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1903
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. (Taranaki Herald, 16 May 1903) Taranaki Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
16 May 1903
Page 6 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 16 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1903
THE SUTER ART CLUB EXHIBITION. (Nelson Evening Mail, 18 May 1903) Nelson Evening Mail · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
18 May 1903
ALLEGED CRIMINAL LIBEL. (Auckland Star, 18 May 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1903
GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 19 May 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1903
GREATER. (Manawatu Times, 19 May 1903) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1903
NEW ZEALAND TELEGRAMS. (Feilding Star, 19 May 1903) Feilding Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1903
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Southland Times, 19 May 1903) Southland Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1903
GREATER CHRISTCHURCH. (Wanganui Herald, 19 May 1903) Wanganui Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
19 May 1903
Page 1 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 19 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1903
Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Witness, 20 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 20 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1903
SOME CENTURY-MAKERS OF THE SEASON. (Otago Witness, 20 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1903
NOTES BY LONG SLIP. (Otago Witness, 20 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
20 May 1903
THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL NOTES. (Otago Witness, 20 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1903
Untitled (Manawatu Times, 21 May 1903) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
21 May 1903
SIR JOSEPH WARD. (Auckland Star, 21 May 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
22 May 1903
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Star, 22 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1903
Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 23 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1903
Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 23 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
23 May 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 23 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1903
EMPIRE DAY. (Star, 25 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
25 May 1903
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 25 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1903
THE SUTER ART SOCIETY. (Colonist, 25 May 1903) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1903
HOCKEY. (Star, 25 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
25 May 1903
Page 1 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 25 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1903
GOLF. (Ashburton Guardian, 26 May 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 26 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
26 May 1903
Supposed Case at Lyttelton. (Manawatu Times, 26 May 1903) Manawatu Times · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1903
The Political Tour Through Central Otago. (Otago Witness, 27 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1903
PERSONAL. (Auckland Star, 27 May 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1903
SELWYN COUNTY COUNCIL. (Star, 27 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1903
LETTERS FROM THE LITTLE FOLK. (Otago Witness, 27 May 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1903
SUMNER HOLIDAY-MAKING. (Star, 27 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
27 May 1903
Page 3 Advertisements Column 6 (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 27 May 1903) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1903
Mrs. Nolan, Christchurch. (New Zealand Tablet, 28 May 1903) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1903
CHRISTCHURCH SHEEP-DOG. TRIALS. (Star, 28 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1903
SATURDAY'S NOTES. (Star, 28 May 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1903
DIOCESE OF CHRISTCHURCH (New Zealand Tablet, 28 May 1903) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1903
Page 22 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 28 May 1903) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
28 May 1903
A view of Christchurch from the cathedral, looking towards Lyttelton by Auckland Weekly News; Schaef · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
28 May 1903
A group of bishops and clergy at the consecration of Auckland's new bishop, St. Mary's Cathedral Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
28 May 1903
A favourite promenade: the avenue beside the Avon River, Christchurch by Auckland Weekly News; Schaef · Auckland Weekly News · Kura Heritage Collections Online · Auckland Libraries
29 May 1903
Commercial. (Manawatu Standard, 29 May 1903) Manawatu Standard · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
30 May 1903
New Zealand Farmers' Union. (Ashburton Guardian, 30 May 1903) Ashburton Guardian · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1903
Page 1 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 01 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
1 Jun 1903
Miss Lane, Sherlock Holmes, June 1903 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jun 1903
Mr. [Nie], June 1903 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
1 Jun 1903
McNie, June 1903 by Samuel Anstey · Samuel Anstey collection · Canterbury Stories · Christchurch City Libraries
2 Jun 1903
CHRISTCHURCH. (Star, 02 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 02 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1903
AKAROA COUNTY COUNCIL. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 02 June 1903) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
2 Jun 1903
Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 (Otago Daily Times 6-2-1903) Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
3 Jun 1903
Page 15 Advertisements Column 2 (Otago Witness, 03 June 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jun 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 (Star, 04 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jun 1903
Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 04 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
4 Jun 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 04 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1903
SPORTING. (Evening Post, 04 June 1903) Evening Post · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1903
Page 22 Advertisements Column 1 (New Zealand Tablet, 04 June 1903) New Zealand Tablet · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
4 Jun 1903
Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 04 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
5 Jun 1903
LOCAL AND GENERAL (Star, 05 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jun 1903
Page 5 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 06 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
6 Jun 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 06 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
6 Jun 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 06 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
8 Jun 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 5 (Star, 08 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
9 Jun 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 09 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1903
CHRISTCHURCH PRESBYTERY. (Star, 09 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
9 Jun 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 (Star, 09 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1903
AN ATTRACTIVE EXHIBITION. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
10 Jun 1903
Found Dead. (Colonist, 10 June 1903) Colonist · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1903
DAILY NOTES. (Star, 10 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1903
SATURDAY'S NOTES. (Star, 10 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1903
CHRISTCHURCH. (Auckland Star, 10 June 1903) Auckland Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1903
THE PREMIER. (Star, 10 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
10 Jun 1903
ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET. CHRISTCHURCH, June 3. (Otago Witness, 10 June 1903) Otago Witness · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1903
INTERPROVINCIAL. (Poverty Bay Herald, 11 June 1903) Poverty Bay Herald · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1903
Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 11 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
11 Jun 1903
THE PREMIER. (Star, 11 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
12 Jun 1903
THE PREMIER'S VISIT TO THE PENINSULA. (Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser, 12 June 1903) Akaroa Mail and Banks Peninsula Advertiser · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read
13 Jun 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 1 (Star, 13 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read · about 1 place
13 Jun 1903
Page 8 Advertisements Column 3 (Star, 13 June 1903) Star · Papers Past · National Library of New Zealand · text read

Most of these originals are not republishable here, the link goes to the provider that keeps them. A search result is a lead, not evidence: what a document actually says is only claimed once somebody has read it, and those readings live on the place pages.

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